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Question by Jordan L: Why can’t energy saving light bulbs dim, when used on a dimmer switch? We have recently installed some new light fixtures and did not realize that energy saving light bulbs will not dim, they will only work on maximum power, when the dimmer switch is turned down, they just flicker. Also
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Question by bh1234: What little tricks can you use to save on water and electricity? —————————————— Answer by jimmyrm_25don’t bathe. And instead of using electricity, use a giant training wheel. Like a hamster. You might smell terrible bcuz u do not bathe, but, you can always say that you are one of those european girls.Mow
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Question by danny: A tropical cyclone converts stored thermal energy located in water molecules into turbulent wind energy by giv? A tropical cyclone converts stored thermal energy located in water molecules into turbulent wind energy by giving up heat through the process called ____. a. Vaporization b. Accumulation c. Climatization d. Condensation —————————————— Answer by
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Question by John B: how to give a steady supply of water without the use of manpower, animal, wind, solar power, electricity, heat? supplying water to the top of a small hill with water from a pond NEAR the bottom. —————————————— Answer by billrussell42I do not think there is anything left from your list, so
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Question by : What specific energy source and pollution problem does solar powered energy address/ fix/ replace? What is the problem that solar energy solves, specifically, like air pollution, etc. —————————————— Answer by bwampsolar power could be used for electricity. our electric power stations are fueled mostly on coal so it would lessen the demand
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Question by jrenee: Do energy saving light bulbs really save you money? Has anyone see a drop in their electric bills after using energy saving bulbs? —————————————— Answer by tmcbluewell i instlaled them in each single socket when i moved into this home so i did not see a drop because it was before i
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Question by Alicia G: Do those swirly light bulbs that save energy work? I’ve used them but they do not last 7 years like it says on the box. —————————————— Answer by Kimberlythey do work to conserve Answer by bestonnet_00They’d only get 7 years with occasional use though you should be able to get at
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Question by MJ: Whats the safe way of discarding broken energy-saving light bulbs? I broke one and want to know, what the best method to dispose of it? Also I know they contain mercury vapour, and I was wondering whats the chance of suffering mercury poisoning? —————————————— Answer by The Man In The BoxPut on
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Question by arun_k_naik: How to pump out water from 600 feet deep boring by wind turbine in wasteland desert condition? I am working on a desert wasteland reclamation project and need a technology to use windpower to pump fresh (read brackish) water from very deep boring. There is no electricity and the community involved is
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Question by : Why is it important to save water and energy around the home? Why is it important to save water and energy around the home? What will our future housing suburbs look like in regards to water and energy efficiency? (Australia) —————————————— Answer by chumyit saves power and gives u less of a
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about 1 year ago
Review by M. Bell for Sylvania 72450 Water Powered LED Shower Light
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To be honest, I purchased this product more as a novelty than to serve any practical purpose, assuming it would prove more interesting than functional. I was pleasantly surprised. This is not a perfect solution, but it is very innovative,provides a very pleasing level of light (I like the light level by itself), good range of motion for the showerhead which makes positioning to taste very easy, temp colors are more useful than I thought and I use the color reference to reduce water waste without having to stand there holding my hand under the water.
Pros:
1) Relatively easy installation
2) Water powered (eco friendly, and a little cool/fun)
3) Light comes on immediately when turning on the shower
4) Temperature indicating color band is very useful
5) Provides a high range of motion for your shower head
6) Power button on the backside lets you shut the light off
Cons:
1) The gap between the halves of the shell casing give it an unfinished and slightly industrial appearance. The casing halves should have a complete acrylic or clear plastic window vice being open. It doesn’t impact performance, so it is simply a matter of aesthetics.
2) No teflon tape included with product. A small, and common, convenience for the buyer. If you don’t have teflon tape, you will want to order or pick up a roll before your light arrives.
3) The female end of the product, the part that attaches the the pipe in the wall, is plastic and can be over-tightened, which would either split the connector or strip the threads, causing leaks or ruining the unit. Exercise caution when installing, and only tighten slightly beyond hand tight.
4) In my opinion, you should attach the showerhead to the product first, than attach the product to your plumbing (wall pipe) to allow you to control how tight the showerhead is, and prevent the unit from rotating when attaching the showerhead.
Summary: I was stuck between product design at 3 stars, and product innovation and operation at 5 stars. I settled on 4 stars as the product, once installed, is very useful and a little fun. If you are gadget minded, and don’t mind the minor tech challenge of changing your showerhead, this is a great way to add a natural level of light to your shower using water power, with temperature indicating color that provides a visual cue to water temperature (I like the dark purple temp). Overall, I was satisfied with the product and the price.
about 1 year ago
Review by R. Erb for Sylvania 72450 Water Powered LED Shower Light
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Pretty Simple, lights up a shower, lights change as temperature changes. I found mine at Lowe’s. They are closing them out for $7.50 right now. Original price $29.99. Not a bad deal for a practical little product.
about 1 year ago
Review by G. Wells for Sylvania 72450 Water Powered LED Shower Light
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Hooked it up to the shower, turned it on, and nuthin’. NO light. Ran it hot, ran it cold, ran it for my whole ten-minute shower (“maybe it needs to warm up?”) and NADA.
I also concur with other reviewers that the “equator” around its middle is ugly, not so much “industrial” as “did they mis-manufacture this product?” (There’s a reason there’s no pics from the side of this thing…)
I’m returning it to Amazon; I’ll update on the smoothness of that transaction.
about 1 year ago
Review by Paul Boons for Sylvania 72450 Water Powered LED Shower Light
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I purchased this mainly because I wanted more lght in my shower stall.
That said, this works prety well. It obviously didn’t light up my shower like Christmas, but it added much needed visibility to a fairly dimmed stall.
One of the great aspects about this product is that it didn’t require any batteries or external power source to work as its powered using the water pressure of your shower. Though, I did notice the water comes out of the showerhead with slightly less pressure. Nothing too concerning though.
Also, you can use your standard/existing–perhaps favorite–showerhead with this product, so there no need to use one you don’t want/like.
I do have to mention one con about this gadget:
Like one of the previous reviewers mentioned, the end of the product that connects to the shower pipe is made of plastic, so be careful when tightnening this as it can crack.
One last thing, the color-changing ring is a nice added feature, but to me, it’s mostly eye-candy. It does work fairly well–it turns a purple-ish color when the water is warm, so it’s not just simply Blue or Red.
about 1 year ago
Review by Happy Retiree for Sylvania 72450 Water Powered LED Shower Light
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I got this because I shave in the shower and because my bathroom is all LED’s, there’s not quite enough light at my shaving mirror. It works great, you can aim it where you want it, and is easy to install. A couple of points about previous reviews. The silicon tape is already applied to the threads upon arrival, you don’t need any more. The water flow won’t diminish if you take out the flow restriction screen which I always do with my shower heads. This is an excellent gadget and you won’t be dissappointed.
Edit: After just two months this gadget gave up the ghost. Perhaps it’s buildup from the rock hard water we have in Las Vegas but even this is too quick. Be careful.